Goan Wedding Traditions (In Catholics)

1. ROSHI  Roshi is a pre-wedding ritual where in a clay pot is tied with mango leaves around it and kept on the chul/roshi ( mud/clay stove). Before preparing all the food for the Jevonn or Bhikria jevonn. Then some coins are thrown into the pot followed by the prayer, where special prayers for the people preparing the food and the ancestors of the house. Jevonn (lunch) or Bhikria Jevonn is served to the old or poor while praying for the ancestors of the house. While they consume the food on behalf of the ancestors. 2. DOSH (doce) Dosh making is a pre-wedding ritual... doce is prepared at the Groom's house Bride's house and also at the uncle's (Mother's brother) house. The bride's doce comes to the Groom's house when the Dennem (dowry) and Vojem Ritual is followed. Vojem Vojem is sent by the family of the bride and is to be distributed to the family, friends and the villagers of the groom's village, as a token of gratitude once the wedding has ended. vojem t...